Agree. Really hate to desolder LED. Too small and hard to suck it out completely.



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My Keycool 84 key black + keycool numpad is on the way now. Really looking forward.

My next target will be this

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r....&id=15774138414


BTW, there is a few set of CM rapid blue in Penang. But the box is opened.....

In Penang, they have CM trigger and rapid both red and blue switch. Before I got my hand on shine 2, i really think about that. Jz all the box is open, so might forget about it.

This is my concern. That's why i skip it.

This is my 1st time writing review for Keyboard. Sorry for my lousy English, hope you all be able to understand what I try to deliver. I won't go into the Cherry MX Switch itself. You really need to test it out by you ownself. I will try to talk about the keyboard itself and compare with what I own and use to own., Razer BWU and Ducky Shine2. So the review itself can only be as reference only.


Brief Intro: Boring stuff
The keyboards I try to review are from KeyCool. A China base Company who make keyboard relate product only..?? Correct me if I am wrong. Both the keyboard I did get it from Taobao. It took around 3 weeks after payment, consider fast.


Spec:
Product Name: KeyCool 84 key LED NKRO
Manufacturer: KeyCool
URL: http://www.kc-keycool.com/en/product.php?mod=list&cid=1
Type: Mechanical
Keys: 84
Interface: USB
Keycap: ABS + UV Coating
Key Input: 21keys NKRO
LED: Green, Red, White, Blue, and Orange.
LED brightness: 3 steps
Switch: Cherry MX type. Available in Red, Black, Blue and Brown.
Price: RMB 550.


KeyCool itself:

This version I have on hand is Black color with Cherry MX Black and Orange Backlite.


Box. Look very cheap. Indeed is cheap though. I think A simple look like Ducky would be nice. Sorely personal.


Some Brief Keyboard Intro.


4 types of Cherry MX switch. I got the Black switch.


Love the extra cover. Make it easier to bring it along.


Warranty Card, Keycap puller, PS2 converter, USB cable and 5 extra keycap. Batman, Spiderman, Superman, Captain America and KeyCool logo.


84 keys size compare to full size 104 keys ducky shine 2


Some Ideal


Still don't get it? About the same size as logitech K400.


Rear part of the Keyboard. 3 ways to run the wire management. 4 rubber feeds and part of the Keyboard height support are made in rubber. So it won't slip when you type "Real Hard"


Cherry MX Black. Nothing to say about it. You guys know better then I do.


Cont...

Space Bar and some other longer key are using the Cherry dummy switch as support. Cool things to see, but I still prefer metal stick kind of support. Lighter. As you can see, the cherry swich in metal plate mount.


The Lights.


Its has 2 difference light color. Orange for ordinary and white for Cap lock, scroll lock, num lock etc.


Flat down


Extend height


Cable itself is gold plate, but true is it? I have no ideal.


Cont...

Spec:
Product Name: KeyCool 22 Keys Numeric
Manufacturer: KeyCool
URL: http://www.kc-keycool.com/en/product.php?mod=detail&id=27
Type: Mechanical
Keys: 22
Interface: USB
Keycap: ABS + UV Coating
Key Input: NKRO > 6 keys
LED: None, White or Rainbow
LED brightness: 3 steps
Switch: Cherry MX type. Available in Red, Black, Blue, Brown and Clear.
Price: RMB 350.


The version I bought is MX Clear with Rainbow LED. If not mistaken, Cherry MX Red, Black, Blue and Brown do not come with LED. MX Clear do come with White LED or Rainbow.



Packaging. A lot simpler compare to 84 keys version keyboard.


Some Info.


Version available.


Nothings much. Just the Numeric pad itself and a keycap puller. No additional key as bonus...


Numeric pad. The cable is fix and cannot be unplug.




Both side do have USB 2.0 Port. Handy.


Cherry MX Clear. Should be clear, not white.....is clear....
Same, it use Cherry Dummy Switch as support too.


The light will change after 1 sec or 2.


Here is the video if you want to see how the LED react.

Cont...

This post has been edited by hersa_wex: Feb 6 2013, 07:43 PM

KeyCap Comparison. I don't know much.


KeyCap Comparison. I don't know much.

Conclusion:
Not much to said as I only start to use it. Not talking about switch but the keyboard itself. Both keyboard are simple build configuration. Nothing so fancy like Macro button or steel cover. Simple. The good about both is they have the metal plate which make the keyboard have some weight. They use the Cherry dummy switch. Some of the forumer like it so much, but I am not the fan of it. Not that I hate it, but If I got the choice, I would not go for it.

Size:
84 keys. Small and I will bring it out if needed. Really easy to carry around and not to mention, they do come with a cover for you. So handy.

Cosmetic Build Quality:
Comparing to Razer and Ducky shine 2
84keys. Nothing seem loose. Fits. Keycap wise, the print itself not so good. And the Keycap finishing is not so good either. I rate it 6/10.

22keys. Upper and Lower cover not so fit. I think due to the cover do not have any latch to catch. Didn't open it, so not sure. No height adjustment, Flat. Really wish they have height adjustment. Same, keycap printout not so good. The keycap finishing need some improvement. Please Refer back to the picture I post. I rate it 5/10.


Remark:
For Cosmetic Finishing, I still prefer Razer BWU. Put aside the dump glossy thingys. The Key itself, the print and finish for the ABS is neat. Unlike keycool (refer the picture again). Keys font, still prefer Razer. Razer height adjustment is cool for me too. But I hate the key stuck in Razer. The GLOSSY~~, and the cables. The cables is too thick, not easy to adjust and too much connector. 3.5mm phone jack etc...yuck...5/10 for Razer.

Nothings wrong with Ducky so far. I just own it around 1 month. Keycap is nice, build quality is nice. No stuck key. Cable is nice. Bundle is nice, with keycap puller and 4 AWSD red keycap. Not much to complaint about. Or maybe not yet? I would rate it 7/10.


I think that's it for now. Might add more if come out somethings.

Thank you and have fun. Goodnitez...



BWU's leftover MX Blue.


Sorry, system said too many picture. So I decide to multiple post for it.
Really sorry for the spamming...

Yes, there is the PBT version, without LED backlite.
Both item, I got it for RM555. But that's with my friend helping me. They have shipment from taobao every week. So the shipping and handling for my item is kind of cheap compare to other agent.

I will get TKL 87 keys. But not from KC but This G600

Kind of cool, have no ideal why. Haha

My Keycool Numeric pad is MX Clear. Rarely use it. So still ok.

taobao selling around RMB490 for red switch. RMB435 for black.

There is a NEO 87 Zelia v2, but I am not sure did they fix the wireless problem yet.

Actually not double, do consider the shipping cost also if you buy direct from taobao. But RM450 is abit higher.


CM Storm series do come with red and blue switch also.

That's my point. So actually is not double but still consider abit higher.

If the seller willing to sell around RM3xx then should be very nice.

Actually i still prefer this G600, but it only come with black switch....I want red.

if the switch don't have backlite, it quite easy. Switches' holes is quite big and ez to suck it out by sucker.

But if with LED backlite, then is abit tricky then.

which brand model and which type of switch?

Can't help. I dun have extra black. Only have extra blue switch.

this look really nice~~

topre? which shop in penang got sample to try? Recently looking for realforce 87 keyboard. ebay got alu casing realforce mod 87. Tempting....

I am penang lang.

Good ideal, will try to check with him later

I might get interest if TKL + Red switch...but sadly....